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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 19, 2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3276 Robert Luesse, Continued) 1. Lot area and lot width variances to allow redevelopment of a lot 16,260 square feet in area and 52 feet in width at the OHWL and 57 feet in width at the 75-foot setback where 21, 780 square feet in area and 100 feet in width are normally required; 2. Hardcover variances within the 0-75 foot zone for 21.4 percent (909 square feet) hardcover where O percent is normally required and 21.4 percent currently exists, and within the 75-250 foot zone for 32.3 percent (3,637 square feet) hardcover where 25 percent is normally allowed and 31.4 percent currently exists, and within the 250-500 foot zone for 36.8 percent (284 square feet) hardcover where 30 percent is normally allowed and 36.8 percent currently exists; 3. Lot coverage by structure variance to allow 16.2 percent where 15 percent is normally allowed and 15.6 percent currently exists; 4. An average lakeshore setback variance to allow a six-foot encroachment into the average lakeshore setback for a portion of the home; 5. A side yard setback variance for the first level of the proposed home to be set back as close as 5.3 fe~t to the side lot line where a 10 foot setback is required and a 5.3 foot setback currently exists in order to reuse the existing foundation of the home. Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances to build a new home on the site as proposed. However, the applicant should propose hardcover removals to achieve the previously approved square footage within the 75-250 foot zone as well as remove the lakeside deck. Luesse stated they would like to rebuild following a fire they experienced at their residence and that they would like to expand the main floor to accommodate their needs as they grow older. Luesse stated they would like to rebuild on the existing foundation even though it does encroach into the side yard setback. Luesse noted the side yard requirement at the time the house was originally constructed was five feet. Luesse stated the hardcover can be reduced to comply with Staffs recommendation. Luesse noted this area has experienced some mud slides in the recent past and that the deck was built in its present location because it helps to protect the existing hillside. Acting Chair Kempf opened the public hea1ing at 10:20 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Acting Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 10:20 p.m. Zullo stated she would like to see the side yard setback requirements complied with and that she does not see the necessity to replace the hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. PAGE29